Parkey, Jeffrey R. (2012) Assessing institutional alternatives for future Northwest Passage governance. American Review of Canadian Studies, 42 (2). pp. 171-194. ISSN 0272-2011

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Abstract

Because of significant environmental changes underway in the Arctic region, institutional change for Northwest Passage management is receiving increased attention. Due to the potential environmental and security impacts of regularized ship transits through the Northwest Passage, a number of informed observers have discussed the need for considering alternative means of governing the waterway. This article assesses four approaches to governing the use of the Northwest Passage, including the current institutional arrangement. Following an overview of the environmental change underway in the Arctic region and its impacts on the Northwest Passage, the controversy surrounding the international legal status of the waterway and the possibility that it may in future become a commercial resource are discussed. Advantages and disadvantages of three alternative institutional models of resource governance recommended for application in the Northwest Passage case are presented, along with those surrounding the Arctic Cooperation Agreement, the current institution in use. The analysis suggests maintenance of the status quo institution appears to be the most likely outcome.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Arctic; Canadian-American relations; Institutions; Northwest Passage; Resources
Subjects:	J Political Science > JZ International relations
Divisions:	School of International Studies
Depositing User:	Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited:	09 Nov 2016 06:58
Last Modified:	09 Nov 2016 06:58
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/19012

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